It’s challenging to be famous for doing something heroic. Constantly recognized for your accomplishments. Continually asked to repeat the stories of your life for the benefit of your admiring fellow citizens. Being held up as an example for all. While gratifying, it can also wear on you. But then imagine that your fame and success are based on a lie.
The Debt is a film about the lifelong burdens of maintaining such a lie. It’s also an exciting thriller, a character study, and a bit of a romance. And it’s very, very good.
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